Less than 48 hours before the Walnut Creek seasonal ice rink was set open, organizers late Wednesday announced a problem with the ice system, delaying the opening indefinitely.

“Regrettably, we have experienced a ‘growing pain’ as a challenge with our new ice making system … which will delay our grand opening,” according to a news release from Walnut Creek on Ice. “Rest assured that our rink providers are working around the clock to resolve this as soon as possible.”

Also pushed back was the rink’s first ever Children’s Winter Festival, which was supposed to take place on Saturday.

Organizers could not be reached for comment late Wednesday, but according to the news release there is no estimated opening date for the rink, which was set open Friday until Jan. 16. The release tells people to follow the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for updates.

The announcement was made several hours after a story in the Walnut Creek Journal weekly edition about the rink’s previously announced Friday opening went to press.

The chamber and the Downtown Business Association have operated the ice rink for the seven years. This year there are set to be many changes at the rink, including a new operator, more room for skating and a covered tent.